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» GSEs Officially Re-Enter 97% LTV Market; But Will it Make a Difference?
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GSEs Officially Re-Enter 97% LTV Market; But Will it Make a Difference?
December 8, 2014
Paul Muolo
Freddie’s program, which is called “Home Possible Advantage,” requires a minimum credit score of 660 for purchase loans, and 680 for "no cash-out" refis. This is only for manually underwritten loans.
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